The Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery
at the Cancer Therapy and Research Center
(CTRC) offers screening, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care
for patients with cancer.

Our Mission: The Division of Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery at the Cancer Therapy and
Research Center (CTRC) offers screening, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and
follow-up care for patients with malignant and benign tumors.

Cancer surgery is considered complex, and still remains the foundation of cancer
management. Recent published data have demonstrated that high volume experience
by surgeons with specific operations have the lowest complication and mortality
rates. Our surgical oncologists have undergone additional specialty training in
oncology, and offer an unparalleled level of specialization and expertise
for patients throughout the South Texas region. All of the surgeons in the Division of
Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery are on the faculty of the University of Texas Health Science
Center San Antonio.

Cancer is best managed in a multidisciplinary approach by a team of health care
professionals who have a sufficient number of patients to develop the experience
necessary to provide excellent care.

CTRC is a National Cancer Institute
designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only one in San Antonio, Texas. Our
surgical oncologists work together with medical oncologists, radiation
oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, plastic surgeons, genetic counselors,
nutritionists, oncology nursing staff and social workers to elaborate
personalized cancer treatment plans. Patients benefit from discussion of their
treatment plans in multidisciplinary weekly tumor board conferences and from
innovative treatment protocols and clinical trials.

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